JOURNAL OF PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING Volume 1, Issue 1, 2025

Abstract

Hydrogen generators, especially those using hybrid renewable energy systems, face design challenges due to the integration of various energy sources and complex storage requirements. Although hydrogen is a clean energy alternative, production remains costly and energy-intensive, limiting its economic viability. The current hydrogen infrastructure relies on existing technologies, and expanding production capacities while lowering costs could encourage broader adoption. As fossil fuels decline and costs rise, hydrogen’s potential as a sustainable alternative grows, though challenges in production and storage need addressing. An affordable, continuous, small-scale hydrogen generator could be an effective solution. The construction of an effective Mini-Hydrogen Generator is examined in this article. By researching materials and using stainless-steel electrodes because of their low cost and corrosion resistance, the project seeks to develop an economical and effective design. Journal reviews, laboratory testing, and quantitative analysis were all used in the data collection process. According to the results, certain materials and chemical combinations are essential for producing hydrogen efficiently. The report's recommendations for automotive and educational applications encourage students and community members to have firsthand knowledge of hydrogen production. The efficiency of hydrogen production in water electrolysis was investigated using several important techniques. This involved doing statistical analysis to evaluate hydrogen generation rates, establishing controlled experimental conditions, and examining the manufacture of electrode materials. In an inverted bottle immersed in water, gas generation displaced water, allowing gases to be collected using the water displacement method. Also, the "pop test" was employed to verify if hydrogen was present. By guaranteeing precise measurements and reproducible outcomes, these techniques offered insightful information for enhancing hydrogen production in subsequent studies. This study concludes that water electrolysis using stainless steel electrodes is an efficient and economical method of producing hydrogen. A good option for producing hydrogen sustainably was the use of stainless steel, which is renowned for being inexpensive and non-corrosive. The findings show that hydrogen generation rates can be significantly increased by altering the sodium hydroxide content and optimizing the electrode configuration. A two-rod electrode configuration is especially successful in increasing current flow and lowering resistance, which helps produce hydrogen more reliably.